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finder

[fahyn-der]

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noun

a person or thing that finds.
Photography.��
1. a range finder.
2. Also called viewfinder.��a camera part or attachment enabling a photographer to determine what will be included in the picture.
Astronomy.��a small, wide-angled telescope attached to a larger one for locating objects to be studied.
a person or firm that acts as agent in initiating a business transaction.

finder

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noun

a person or thing that finds
physics a small low-power wide-angle telescope fitted to a more powerful larger telescope, used to locate celestial objects to be studied by the larger instrument
photog short for viewfinder
informal��whoever finds something has the right to keep it

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Word History and Origins

Origin of finder¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, finder is from the Middle English word findere. See find, -er ¹

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The two finders in Sweden said it was "fantastic" the mystery of the source had been solved, and Jim's sister described the story unfolding as "amazing".

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The ring has been declared treasure at Norfolk Coroner's Court and will now be taken to the British Museum for valuation, to see how much money the finder and landowner will get.

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"Look at the clash finder," says Jack, referring to the tool that tells you whether two artists you want to see are playing at the same time.

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Expected to come in early next year, the fuel finder project will require every forecourt to register its pump prices with a central database so people can compare prices.

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The farmer on whose land the coin was unearthed will keep half the proceeds from the sale and Mr Walters, as the finder, will get the rest.

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find finder's fee

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